2010 NGC MS-69 Early Releases 5 oz America the Beautiful Mount Hood Silver Coin

2010 NGC MS-69 Early Releases 5 oz America the Beautiful Mount Hood Silver Coin

The first release of the America The Beautiful collection occurred in 2010. The US Mint delivered five silver coins weighing 5 Troy oz, featuring America’s natural treasures and rich history.

The Mount Hood Silver Coin was the fifth coin released in 2010 and also the fifth in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

Mount Hood National Forest is located in Oregon. It was designated a national site in 1893. The park stretches southward from Columbia River Gorge, covering over 60 miles of forested mountains, lakes, and streams until it reaches the Olallie Scenic Area. The forest features notable landmarks such as the Timberline Lodge, a national historic landmark, and the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. 

At SD Bullion, you can find the 2010 5 oz America the Beautiful Mount Hood Silver Coin, purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of their official release, sealed and certified by NGC as MS-69 Early Releases coins.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-69 coin by NGC;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Contains 5 oz of .999 fine silver;
• The fifth coin struck in 2010;
• Purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of public release;
• Holds a USD 0.25 face value and legal tender status;
• The standard obverse design features George Washington’s bust;
• The reverse features Mount Hood National Forest.

The Design

The obverse showcases George Washington's effigy, created by John Flanagan in 1932. It is an inspired version of the former President’s official portrayal illustrated by William Cousins in 1786.

It also displays the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”

The reverse showcases a view of Mount Hood with Lost Lake in the background. Inscriptions on this side read “MOUNT HOOD,” “OREGON,” “2010,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

An NGC MS-69 “Early Releases” Coin

NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Company is internationally recognized for appraising and grading coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which ranks coins from 1 to 70 based on their condition.

For NGC, “Early Releases” refer to coins purchased from the original mint within the first 30 days of their official release and taken to its appraisal.

MS stands for Mint State. Mint State coins are shaped as business coins that have never circulated. 69 is the grade attributed to coins whose flaws are almost invisible.

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